Add 10/24 and 12/56
10/24 + 12/56 is 53/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
70/168 + 36/168 = 70 + 36/168 = 106/168 - 106/168 simplified gives 53/84
- So, 10/24 + 12/56 = 53/84
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